The date for the first COC of the new NE-1B has been set.  August 17, 2008 at 2pm will be the start of the planning for Conclave 2009.  We will also be having a walkthrough by the host lodge (Pachachaug Lodge) at Treasure Valley during the COC to view the camp.  Directions can be found below. 

After countless hours of preparation, the Section Leadership, Service Lodge, and Conclave Vice Chiefs were able to pull off an incredible Conclave for Section NE-1B!

The Section Leadership would like to thank all those who made this event possible, especially Seth Van Norman, Bill Monroe and Dick Aiken.

At the conclusion of the weekend, the Section held its annual Business Meeting to present awards and recognitions as well as elect the new Section Leadership.

Weather for Conclave 2008 looks like it will be excellent for a good part of the weekend.  Highs in the high60s/low 70s and lows in the high50s/low 60s.  A 60% chance of rain is possible on Sunday.  Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and appropriate clothing for the weekend. 

Forecast for Yarmouth Port, MA (as of Thursday at 3:40pm)

Trying to figure out the best time to leave home to arrive at Conclave 2008 in time?  Google Maps now sports traffic data for most major highways, and allows you to change the time of day to see estimated traffic based on past conditions.  Use the map below to start your directions search. 

Remember: The bridges onto the Cape are usually busy this time of year on a Friday afternoon, so leave plenty of time to get over them and to the conclave on time. 

A few quick reminders for Lodges about next weekend's conclave:

Things to bring

1. Lodge Carnival game - ready with lodge members to staff it.
2. Donations for auction and show - please turn donations into Pat and Jason upon arrival at Conclave.
3. Bathing suits and beach supplies (towel, lifejacket, etc.)
4. Bike Helmets
5. Paper and pens for note taking at training.
6. Everything else needed for any other Conclave.

Medical Forms

Dear Lodge Leadership,

Attached is the alignment of Order of the Arrow Lodges and Sections to take place following the organization of new Areas to serve the Northeast Region which will take affect July 1, 2008.

The OA Realignment Plan is also attached which should describe the elections, finances, filling in officer voids, and handling Section Websites, and equipment.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Yours in Scouting,

Pat Boyd
Section NE-1B Adviser
boydp@pomfretschool.org